Elvis Presley

King of Rock

Elvis Presley's Life

Elvis Presley was born
in January 8,1935 at Tupelo Mississippi. He was supposed to be a twin but his
brother Jesse was stillborn. He was raised by loving parents with little money
and moved from place to place frequently. He loved his parents, especially his
mom who taught him a strong faith in god. This made gospel music a strong
influence.

Elvis received his
first guitar at age 10 and soon after he won a talent show with it at his high
school in Memphis. In 1953 he graduated and went to a number of jobs. Later
Elvis started his first single “That’s All Right” in 1954. Soon fan were drawn
to his music and devishly good looks. Presley was on a role with his No. 1 single
“Heartbreak Hotel” and his No. 1 album Elvis
Presley. Soon Elvis was everywhere the radio, television, and live
concerts.

In 1957 Elvis received a draft into the
military and served in Germany for about a year and a half. Just before he left
for Europe again his much loved mother died. He was granted permission to
attend his mother’s funeral in Memphis. Later when he returned to Germany he
met a teenager named Priscilla Beaulieu.

In 1960 Elvis
Presley continued his carrier recording music and movies such as Blue Hawaii, Girls! Girls! Girls!, and Viva
Las Vegas. Most of his films were hit or miss with fans and critics.

Elvis became
married in 1967 to Priscilla and had a child named Lisa. By early 1970
Presley’s marriage was falling apart he divorced in 1973 and Priscilla
continued to care for Lisa. During this time he also became addicted to
prescription drugs and had to go to the hospital for health problems. However
he remained a popular artist until 1977 when Elvis preformed his last concert.

Afterwards he
returned to his mansion in Memphis. Where he later died of heart failure at the
age of 42. It was later discovered his death was related to prescription drug
use. Presley was buried on the Graceland Property, near his mother, Gladys,
father, Vernon.

Through his
career, Elvis helped popularize Rock ‘n’ roll music in America. He won three
Grammy Awards for his gospel recordings and had 18 No. 1 singles, including “Don’t Be Cruel," "Good
Luck Charm" and "Suspicious Minds," as well as countless gold
and platinum albums. Since his death, Presley has remained one of the world's
most popular music icons. Over the years, several documentaries and films have
explored the enigmatic performer, including a 2005 television miniseries
starring Jonathan Rhys-Meyers as Elvis. Presley's Memphis home, Graceland, is
open to the public, and numerous fans from around the world visit the legendary
residence annually, especially around Presley's birthday and the anniversary of
his death.

Thousands of fans traveled to Graceland on August 16, 2012—the 35th
anniversary of Elvis Presley's death—for a special vigil in honor of the King
of Rock 'n' Roll. During the gathering, fans held lit candles and stood outside
of Presley's home. Though the Presley family holds a tribute event each year to
mark the anniversary of Presley's death, the 2012 gathering was unique:
Presley's estranged wife, Priscilla,and daughter Lisa Mari Presley appeared
together for the first time at the annual event.